Accounts Analyst

Your new company

Hays are delighted to be supporting a well-established organisation in the recruitment of an Accounts Analyst to join their finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to further develop their accounting and analytical skills within a supportive and collaborative environment. The hours of work are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and the business operates a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, whilst offering exposure to a broad range of accounting and reporting activities. The offices are based in Port Glasgow and can be accessed by public transport & there is also on-site parking.

Your new role

Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting month-end processes and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information. Working closely with colleagues across the wider finance function, your responsibilities will include:

✅ Preparing and posting recurring and standard journal entries

✅ Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances

✅ Supporting accruals postings and journal reclassifications

✅ Performing data validation checks across financial systems and reporting tools

✅ Assisting with month-end close activities and finance reporting packs

✅ Supporting the preparation and maintenance of close documentation

✅ Working collaboratively with colleagues across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger teams

✅ Resolving financial discrepancies and open accounting items

✅ Contributing to process improvements and enhancing data accuracy across the finance function

✅ Supporting the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting information

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience within a finance, accounting or analytical role and be keen to further develop your accounting knowledge and technical skills. This role may also suit an Accountancy graduate. You will also possess:

✔️ Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems

✔️ A sound understanding of accounting principles and financial controls

✔️ Excellent analytical and reconciliation skills

✔️ High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

✔️ A proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving

✔️ Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines

✔️ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

✔️ A collaborative mindset with a willingness to work across multiple teams

✔️ Curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and develop professionally

What you'll get in return

✅ 12-month fixed-term contract (with potential for a longer term opportunity)

✅ Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

✅ Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office / 2 days home)

✅ Opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of accounting and reporting activities

✅ Supportive and collaborative team environment

✅ Opportunity to further develop your finance and analytical skills

✅ Valuable experience working within a structured and professional finance function

✅ Competitive salary and benefits package

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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